Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder of his wife

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Sara BraunFebruary 3, 2026 at 08:18 PM

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William Stevenson, the ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson. The 77-year-old was arrested on Monday following a grand jury indictment in Delaware. Police responded to a domestic dispute at the Stevensons' home on December 28, 2025, where they found Linda unresponsive and were unable to revive her. An autopsy was conducted to determine the cause of death. William Stevenson is currently in custody with a $500,000 cash bail. Jill Biden, then Jill Tracy Jacobs, was married to Stevenson for five years in the early 1970s before meeting Joe Biden.

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Howard Young correctional institution 35% University of Delaware 40% Delaware 45% Delaware division of forensic science 50% New Castle county division of police 60% Joe Biden ×260% Linda Stevenson ×380% Jill Biden (Jill Tracy Jacobs) ×385% William Stevenson ×395%

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90%

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Delaware

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